Evidenced Outcome
Time spent volunteering benefits NHS staff
Evidence point
100% of staff agreed who had worked with volunteers are a key part of their team (n=13).
100% of staff who had worked with volunteers reported no challenges in working with volunteers. (n=13).
92% of staff who had worked with volunteers reported they were satisfied or very satisfied with dining companions support. (n=13).
Further we gained additional qaulitative insights such as "they are a god send to us" and "our ward couldnt cope without the support of the dining companions"
Primary beneficiary
Volunteers
Partner organisation
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Mealtime support
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Promising
Produced
March 2022